Thibault Courtois
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He's a bit of a John Terry isn't he.
Nah, Courtois seems a bit of a tit.
It's always been something of an open secret that Courtois is a twat. There are no winners in this but it's a particularly bad look for Courtois himself. Feels like he doesn't exactly have many allies among his fellow players, which is pretty telling.
They name Lukaku captain, everyone on the team should have walked out.
I highly doubt it's only about not being made captain. Under Martinez he had the habit during international breaks to play the first game, then drop out for the second one and go back to Madrid because of an "injury".
Martinez went along with this each time. Tedesco clearly stated he wasn't going to do that for any player. Courtois getting married next week only makes this theory more plausible.
Martinez went along with this each time. Tedesco clearly stated he wasn't going to do that for any player. Courtois getting married next week only makes this theory more plausible.
I only recently read about the things between him and de Bruyne, as well as others with married women.
This. Wonder what will happen. I’m afraid neither Courtois or Tedesco are gonna backtrack on this.
The reputation he has on here or among Man United fans does not extend to our national team. The guy is already a legend for Belgium and well loved among his team mates. He's our highest scorer ever by a ridiculous margin. All the younger players look up to him. For our NT, he makes a good vice-captain.
My thoughts too. What a weird choice of captain.
Not the first time he has some controversy linked to him with the NT. He was already suspected to be leaking the line-up during the Wilmots era. (Thibaut Courtois accused of leaking team information by former manager)
I don't think its that big of an issue for Belgium if he doesn't come back or if the coach doesn't pick him anymore. We have other options (bit of a shame that Mignolet retired from NT)
I don't think its that big of an issue for Belgium if he doesn't come back or if the coach doesn't pick him anymore. We have other options (bit of a shame that Mignolet retired from NT)
I thought Bart Verbruggen was Belgian!
Don't hate Lakaka. He is the Maguire of strikers.
He's probably the best keeper in the world for years. Performed in the big ears as well. Can't say the same about Lukaku, lots of desperate finger pointing, though. I'd immediately get rid of Lukaku and play Trossard, who came in red hot for Arse.
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Could be nothing given how dramatic he always likes to act, but a severe ACL injury would knock him out for the rest of the calendar year.
Henderson’s available Madrid!
I guess they'll just have to buy Dean Henderson for €75m now.
Time for DDG to finally step into Real Madrid. I’d love that for him but it probably won’t happen.
31 isnt the best age to suffer this injury
Chance De Gea!
No striker and now this….this will be a loooong season.
De Gea makes sense on a one year, but I'd imagine he's a bit down the list.
With how Madrid play, ddg on a short term would be a cheap option (I say cheap, but who knows if he will lower his wage request)
De Gea would make perfect sense the way Real Madrid play.
Only two problems are would he accept a lower salary and how will the Madrid fans feel? In Spain they don't rate De Gea.
season over (2nd place, CL quarters and CDR win)
Perez will never trust Courtois again, I’m calling Maignan 2024
de gea to win his first ever CL!
Henderson for 25M, come on Madrid.
Could def see him going to Real even for 12 months with Courtois doing his ACL
Get the fax machine out, De Gea !
Hope he recovers quick. Still has a decade of the game ahead of him.
I can see them targeting De Gea or Kepa. Henderson would be fantastic in this Real Madrid squad if they can convince him to come.
I can see them targeting De Gea or Kepa. Henderson would be fantastic in this Real Madrid squad if they can convince him to come.
I would enjoy watching Hendo yelling at Modric and blaming Kroos when he lets a 30 yard effort straight at him go into the net.
So, Manchester City's chances to win two CL's in a row just improved massively. No way Madrid can win it now even if they got Mbappé. Courtouis heroics were essential to their last one and their defence is very leaky
This is gonna sound petty, but I’d be pretty gutted if we boot De Gea out, he signs for Madrid and they win the CL 
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the rat feck.
Man what an awful season injury wise. And who knows what is to come…
Wonder if he’ll ever get back to his old level. Lunin does okay but is clearly a step down.
Wonder if he’ll ever get back to his old level. Lunin does okay but is clearly a step down.
Different knee than the previous ACL injury too.
Don't know which is worse, hurting the same knee again or having two dodgy knees?
Don't know which is worse, hurting the same knee again or having two dodgy knees?